pppoe-server
Run PPPoE access concentrator server
TLDR
Start PPPoE server
$ pppoe-server -I [eth0]
Specify IP pool$ pppoe-server -I [eth0] -L [10.0.0.1] -R [10.0.0.100-200]
Run with specific service name$ pppoe-server -I [eth0] -S [myservice]
SYNOPSIS
pppoe-server [options]
DESCRIPTION
pppoe-server implements a PPPoE access concentrator that accepts incoming PPPoE client connections on a specified network interface. It assigns IP addresses from a configured pool and spawns pppd instances to handle each client session.
This is used by ISPs and in lab environments to provide PPPoE-based broadband service. Parameters control the listening interface, local and remote IP address ranges, maximum concurrent sessions, and the advertised service name.
PARAMETERS
-I INTERFACE
Listening interface.-L IP
Local IP address.-R RANGE
Remote IP range.-S NAME
Service name.-N NUM
Max sessions.
CAVEATS
Requires proper configuration. Usually combined with RADIUS.
HISTORY
pppoe-server provides PPPoE access concentrator functionality.
SEE ALSO
pppoe(8), pppoe-relay(8), pppd(8)